{"id":28808,"date":"2026-01-17T12:19:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T12:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ngeotechs.org\/?p=28808"},"modified":"2026-01-17T12:19:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T12:19:39","slug":"geotechnical-model-competition-2026-highlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ngeotechs.org\/?p=28808","title":{"rendered":"Geotechnical Model Competition 2026 Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Nepal Geotechnical Society successfully organized the Geotechnical Model Competition 2026 on January 16 at the Institute of Engineering Pulchowk Campus Kathmandu as a key pre event for GeoMandu 2027 with the participation of 45 students and engagement from over 500 plus visitors. The competition showcased innovative physical and conceptual models addressing real world geotechnical challenges of Nepal\u2019s complex and mountainous terrain.<\/p>\n

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from 11 student teams representing 4 universities and 8 different engineering colleges, with undergraduate students presenting solutions related to landslides, foundations, slope stabilization, hydropower, flood management, geogrids, and tunnelling.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfc6 Winner
\nIOE, Pulchowk Campus
\n\u201cSiphon Drainage System for Road Slopes to Reduce Landslides\u201d<\/p>\n

\ud83e\udd48 First Runner Up
\nUniversal Engineering and Science College
\n\u201cSmart Geotechnical Instrumentation and Early Warning System for Landslide\u201d<\/p>\n

\ud83e\udd49 Second Runner Up
\nHimalaya College of Engineering
\n\u201cStability Analysis of Cut Slope at Araniko Highway, Dhulikhel, Kavre\u201d<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf96\ufe0f Consolation Awards
\nIOE, Paschimanchal Campus
\n\u201cA Smart Water Management System to Control Floods, Prevent Landslides, and Recharge Groundwater in Smart Cities\u201d<\/p>\n

IOE, Pulchowk Campus
\n\u201cStatic and Dynamic Analysis of GeoGrid Reinforced Soil in Foundation\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2b50 Public Choice Award
\nIOE, Pulchowk Campus
\n\u201cSiphon Drainage System for Road Slopes to Reduce Landslides\u201d<\/p>\n

The competition highlighted youth driven innovation, practical engineering solutions, and strong academic professional linkage, while setting a strong foundation for the upcoming international conference GeoMandu 2027.<\/p>\n

For more photographs: https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1b-_vWVOHkKNdwRg4aSkHYfCSwNxHBj7x?usp=sharing
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